Satellite Phone Fixed-Site Installation
ID: 5000203164Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICENATIONAL OFFICE - PROCUREMENT OITANEW CARROLLTON, MD, 20706, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e4744b4496164ef98417127857a31794/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), is seeking contractors for the installation of Satellite Phone Fixed-Site equipment at facilities in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The primary objective of this procurement is to establish a reliable backup communication system for IRS leadership during emergencies, in compliance with federal mandates for mission resilience. This project involves conducting facility surveys, installing Iridium 9575 phones and docking stations, and providing training for IRS personnel on equipment usage, ensuring successful test calls. Interested parties should note that all operations will be supervised by IRS employees, with deliverables due by August 30, 2025. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Denisse Aquino at denisse.aquino@irs.gov.

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    Denisse Aquino
    denisse.aquino@irs.gov
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    SOW for SatPhone Equipment installation - DC WV - Copy.docx
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks to install Satellite Phone Fixed-Site equipment at facilities in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. This installation aims to provide a reliable backup communication system for IRS leadership during emergencies, adhering to federal mandates for mission resilience. The project includes conducting a facility survey to assess installation requirements and subsequently installing the necessary equipment, which comprises Iridium 9575 phones and docking stations. The contractor is responsible for training IRS personnel on usage and ensuring successful test calls to various communication types. Coordination with IRS points of contact is required throughout, with all operations performed under the supervision of IRS employees. The installation period will be determined by IRS representatives, with all deliverables due by August 30, 2025. There are no government-furnished properties, and the contractor will retain no ownership over government equipment. This project underscores the IRS’s commitment to maintaining operational continuity during crises, thus enhancing its emergency preparedness strategy.
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